Magic Johnson has nothing good to say about D'Antoni hiring, mourns over no Phil

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I said this a couple of days ago: Magic went all-in on Phil, both leading and profiting from the groundswell of sentiment for the old coach. He can't suddenly flip the switch or people will turn on him, too.

So...being Magic...he'll try to keep a low profile until they're winning, probably next spring, then he'll flash his big businessman, daddy-bucks smile and say he's really happy that things are looking good, although of course he still feels bad for Phil.

I said this a couple of days ago: Magic went all-in on Phil, both leading and profiting from the groundswell of sentiment for the old coach. He can't suddenly flip the switch or people will turn on him, too.

So...being Magic...he'll try to keep a low profile until they're winning, probably next spring, then he'll flash his big businessman, daddy-bucks smile and say he's really happy that things are looking good, although of course he still feels bad for Phil.

Ya, he'll wait 'til they're doing well before he gives his endorsement or says nice things, but if they're not doing well, he'll pounce right on them with the criticisms. Been getting tired of Magic since about, what, 2011?

Ya, he'll wait 'til they're doing well before he gives his endorsement or says nice things, but if they're not doing well, he'll pounce right on them with the criticisms. Been getting tired of Magic since about, what, 2011?

Seems like all these Lakers alums on TV like to pounce on them (or the FO). What's up with that? Rick Fox is the only one that doesnt like to bash the Lakers or their FO. And he only makes cameo appearances on sports media.

I can tell that TWCSportsNet basically told Rambis and Worthy not to bash the Lakers too much, and not to bash D'Antoni at all on their network.

it's true though. Phil Jackson may not GUARANTEE a championship but if i'm a statistical person I go with Phil. His CHANCES are better.

I'm not disagreeing with you. I just dont understand how Magic can apply that logic to basketball, but not baseball, especially when he has say over baseball and NOT basketball decisions...lol. Dodgers need LaRussa!

Magic is just saying what a lot of other Lakers fans have said including people in here.
Magic is a die hard fan. I have no problems with what he says. In fact he is more inclined to criticize than you or I. He (unlike us) was a laker and he loves them.

I'm not disagreeing with you. I just dont understand how Magic can apply that logic to basketball, but not baseball, especially when he has say over baseball and NOT basketball decisions...lol. Dodgers need LaRussa!

I really think over the years Magic and Phil really have a great relationship.

Ok nm. It is obvious everyone is overlooking my point about the Dodgers and the hypocrisy of Magic's statement.

I love Magic, and he will always be my 2nd fav Laker (behind Kobe...prob would be ahead of Kobe if I was 10 years older). And I don't disagree with him or dislike what he says. I always love listening to him talk. I just think the hypocrisy is funny because the Dodgers have an unproven manager and he is an owner of the Dodgers.